The opening of the Diversion Hub has relieved pressure on the County Detention Center and provides a clear pathway toward productivity and safety for clients.
If approved by voters, SQ 805 would end the use of repeat sentence penalties for nonviolent offenses.
The 2020 Legislative Session, after being severely impacted by the COVID-19 global health pandemic, will officially adjourn Sine Die on Friday, May 29. In retrospect, the session can be viewed as occurring in three distinct phases.
The Oklahoma County Detention Center had one of its lowest jail population counts in April, which helped the justice system respond to the threat of COVID-19.
The Oklahoma County jail population continued to average under 1,600.
The Chamber recently released its legislative agenda for 2020. Get more details on our Healthcare-related legislative priorities for the 2020 session.
The 2020 Legislative Session began on Feb. 3 when Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his second State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate.
The Chamber relies on its members to engage with legislators and help move the agenda of Oklahoma City’s growth forward.
